The Talbot Inn
Mells, near Frome · Inn
A stylish fifteenth-century coaching inn in the village of Mells, with eight individually decorated rooms and a well-regarded restaurant.
About The Talbot Inn
The Talbot Inn stands in Selwood Street in Mells, one of Somerset's prettiest villages, around three miles from Frome and twenty minutes from Bath. Established in 1480 as a coaching inn, the building retains its cobbled courtyard and timber-framed character while its eight bedrooms have been decorated in a considered, contemporary country style, with crisp linen and locally sourced bath products.
The restaurant and bar are the heart of the property, serving seasonal British food built around ingredients from the surrounding Somerset countryside, alongside local ales and a well-chosen wine list, and the inn has become a genuine dining destination in its own right rather than simply an overnight stop.
Mells itself, with its historic church and war memorial garden designed by Edwin Lutyens, makes a quiet and picturesque base for exploring Frome, Longleat and the surrounding countryside, particularly for couples wanting a rural setting within easy striking distance of the town.
At a glance
- Property type
- Inn
- Location
- Mells, near Frome
- Star rating
- 4 star
- Guest score
- 9.1 / 10 (650 reviews)
- Prices from
- £160 per night
- Destination
- Frome